Portfolio
Selected product design case studies — from real work to real results. Designing inclusive, mobile-first experiences — from systems to strategy.
Portfolio
Selected product design case studies — from real work to real results. Designing inclusive, mobile-first experiences — from systems to strategy.
CASE STUDY
CVS Health
Led design of a modular product listing system — powering seamless shopping for 60M+ CVS Health users on mobile and web.
Design Leadership | Design Ops | Mobile + Web
CASE STUDY
CVS Health
Led design of a modular product listing system — powering seamless shopping for 60M+ CVS Health users on mobile and web.
Design Leadership | Design Ops | Mobile + Web
CASE STUDY 🔒
Internal Tools Solutions
Coming soon: UX case study on streamlining enterprise tools across CVS internal ecosystems.
CVS | - -

CASE STUDY 🔒

Internal Tools Solutions
Coming soon: UX case study on streamlining enterprise tools across CVS internal ecosystems.
CVS | - -
CASE STUDY 🔒
Magenta Design System
Built a unified design system used across 10+ apps — boosting velocity by 40% and elevating accessibility.
T-Mobile | Design Systems | Accessibility
CASE STUDY 🔒
Magenta Design System
Built a unified design system used across 10+ apps — boosting velocity by 40% and elevating accessibility.
T-Mobile | Design Systems | Accessibility
CASE STUDY
SyncUP TRACKER
Shipped a nationwide IoT experience for 200K+ families — earning 4.5★ app ratings and peace of mind.
T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Strategy
CASE STUDY
SyncUP TRACKER
Shipped a nationwide IoT experience for 200K+ families — earning 4.5★ app ratings and peace of mind.
T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Strategy
CASE STUDY
SyncUP PETS V2
Redesigned T-Mobile’s pet tracker app from the ground up — user testing showed strong results and helped inform future SyncUP product direction.
T-Mobile | Product Design | UI Craft
CASE STUDY
SyncUP PETS V2
Redesigned T-Mobile’s pet tracker app from the ground up — user testing showed strong results and helped inform future SyncUP product direction.
T-Mobile | Product Design | UI Craft
CASE STUDY
Fae Ai
Led UX overhaul for an international stealth AI startup — turning a complex concept into a clear, emotionally intelligent companion.
Freelance UX | Product Vision | UI Design
CASE STUDY
Fae Ai
Led UX overhaul for an international stealth AI startup — turning a complex concept into a clear, emotionally intelligent companion.
Freelance UX | Product Vision | UI Design
CASE STUDY
T-Mobile Avatar System
Led design of T-Mobile’s modular avatar system — delivering scalable, inclusive personalization across SyncUP products.
T-Mobile | Design System | Inclusive UX
CASE STUDY
T-Mobile Avatar System
Led design of T-Mobile’s modular avatar system — delivering scalable, inclusive personalization across SyncUP products.
T-Mobile | Design System | Inclusive UX
CASE STUDY
SyncUP KIDS
Led the redesign of SyncUP KIDS avatars — delighting 200K+ users with expressive, inclusive, and scalable customization.
T-Mobile | Avatar Design | Design Systems
CASE STUDY
SyncUP KIDS
Led the redesign of SyncUP KIDS avatars — delighting 200K+ users with expressive, inclusive, and scalable customization.
T-Mobile | Avatar Design | Design Systems
CASE STUDY
T-Life
Co-led early UX strategy to unify T-Mobile’s SyncUP apps — paving the way for a seamless experience used by 40M+ users.”
T-Mobile | UX Strategy | Platform Thinking
CASE STUDY
T-Life
Co-led early UX strategy to unify T-Mobile’s SyncUP apps — paving the way for a seamless experience used by 40M+ users.”
T-Mobile | UX Strategy | Platform Thinking
CASE STUDY
SyncUP PETS
Led urgent UX redesigns that turned SyncUP PETS from clunky MVP to lovable product—earning 4.6 stars and a promotion.
T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Foundations
CASE STUDY
SyncUP PETS
Led urgent UX redesigns that turned SyncUP PETS from clunky MVP to lovable product—earning 4.6 stars and a promotion.
T-Mobile | Product Design | UX Foundations
Additional UX Work
Thoughtful UX and polished visuals for early-stage products.
Additional UX Work
Thoughtful UX and polished visuals for early-stage products.
CASE STUDY
Radiant Ai
Coming soon: UX Case Study — an AI assistant built to enhance storytelling for digital tabletop adventurers.
Chronicle | - - Web
CASE STUDY
Radiant Ai
Coming soon: UX Case Study — an AI assistant built to enhance storytelling for digital tabletop adventurers.
Chronicle | - - Web
CASE STUDY
Skillcourt
Redesigned a developer-built MVP into a sleek, intuitive training app—ready for users, launch, and investors.
Freelance UX | Product Design | Design Leadership
CASE STUDY
Skillcourt
Redesigned a developer-built MVP into a sleek, intuitive training app—ready for users, launch, and investors.
Freelance UX | Product Design | Design Leadership
A handful of successful early-career apps— simple tools, massive reach.
Legacy App Wins
Legacy App Wins
A handful of successful early-career apps— simple tools, massive reach.
CASE STUDY
Mortgage PLUS
Designed mortgage math for humans—clarity in a market that preferred clutter.
End-to-End Design | Product Design | UX Strategy
CASE STUDY
Mortgage PLUS
Designed mortgage math for humans—clarity in a market that preferred clutter.
End-to-End Design | Product Design | UX Strategy
CASE STUDY
Ideal Weight
Redesigned an outdated BMI app into a global hit—5M+ users, 40+ languages, and glowing reviews.
End-to-End Design | Mobile UX |
CASE STUDY
Ideal Weight
Redesigned an outdated BMI app into a global hit—5M+ users, 40+ languages, and glowing reviews.
End-to-End Design | Mobile UX |
CASE STUDY
Stylish Calculator
Revitalized a beloved calculator app with vibrant themes—boosting downloads 35% and delighting 10M+ users worldwide.”
UI Design | Theming Systems |
CASE STUDY
Stylish Calculator
Revitalized a beloved calculator app with vibrant themes—boosting downloads 35% and delighting 10M+ users worldwide.”
UI Design | Theming Systems |
CASE STUDY
Flashlight PLUS
Designed a sleek, 3D-animated flashlight app that lit up 5M+ users—proving utility can be pure delight.
Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |
CASE STUDY
Flashlight PLUS
Designed a sleek, 3D-animated flashlight app that lit up 5M+ users—proving utility can be pure delight.
Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |
CASE STUDY
Timer PLUS
Brought tactile skeuomorphic charm back to a crowded timer market—winning 1M+ users with timeless design.
Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |
CASE STUDY
Timer PLUS
Brought tactile skeuomorphic charm back to a crowded timer market—winning 1M+ users with timeless design.
Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |
CASE STUDY
Magnifier PLUS
Reimagined a simple magnifier app with sleek skeuomorphic charm—winning 10M+ users worldwide.
Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |
CASE STUDY
Magnifier PLUS
Reimagined a simple magnifier app with sleek skeuomorphic charm—winning 10M+ users worldwide.
Product Design | Skeuomorphic UI |
Feel free to contact me. Thank you.
Franz A. Alvarado - Senior Product Designer © 2025
Feel free to contact me. Thank you.
Franz A. Alvarado - Senior Product Designer © 2025